Russia and Korea threaten boycotts over judging at Salt Lake Games
Russia warned it may pull out of the Salt Lake City Olympics and skip Athens if its complaints about perceived favoritism are ignored. South Korea threatened to boycott the closing ceremony after protests over a disputed gold medal and a referee ruling. IOC officials urged calm as Russia cited Lazutina’s disqualification for high hemoglobin as a health issue.
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Salt Lake City
Russia
South Korea
Athens
Saames
Putin
IOC
Francois Carrard
Rogge
Tyagachev
ISU
Pierre Eymann
Park Sung-in
Kevan Gosper
Gosper
Larissa Lazutina
Lazutina
Miller soaks up second silver in Olympic giant slalom
Miller finished 0.88 seconds behind Eberharter to become the first U S man to medal in the Olympic giant slalom, while the U S women earned silver as Canada captured gold in hockey. Canada beat the U S 3 2 in the women's gold medal game as Hayley Wickenheiser broke the tie. Sweden took bronze in women’s hockey, and Britain beat Switzerland 4 3 for the curling gold in the final end. Finland led Nordic combined with Samppa Lajunen aiming for a third gold.
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Salt Lake City
Bode Miller
U.S
Miiller
Miller
Stephan Eberharter
Hermann Maier
Norway
Lasse Kjus
Kjus
Nagano
Hayley Wickenheiser
Wayne Gretzky
Cammi
Granato
Sweden
Finland
Canada
Britain
Switzerland
Samppa Lajunen
Ronny Ackermann
Germany
Jaakko Tallus
Lajunen
Indians begin new era as spring workouts open
The Cleveland Indians report reduced payroll and lost stars signaling a shift to building a team rather than merely collecting talent. Manager Charlie Manuel and GM Mark Shapiro emphasize winning and focus as 64 players gather for the first full-squad workouts in Florida.
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Cleveland Indians
Roberto Alomar
Juan Gonzalez
Kenny Lofton
Mark Shapiro
Indians
Chain of Lakes Stadium
Winter Haven
Fla
Charlie
Expos
Montreal
Omar Minaya
Jupiter
Frank Robinson
Arl
Texas
New York Mets
Robinson
Commissioner’s Office
Minority route to winter success boosts U S medal hopes
U S minorities, led by figures like Michelle Kwan and Anita DeFrantz, are highlighted as a growing force in winter sports. Stories of athletes such as Flowers Parra and Rodriguez show how access and targeted programs could expand minority participation and Olympic funding.
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Michelle Kwan
U.S
Switzerland
Anita DeFrantz
IOC
Flowers
Alabama-Birmingham
Alabama
USOC
Lloyd Ward
United States
Rodriguez
Parra
Wisconsin
KC Boullette
Miami
Garcia Survives Erratic Round in Match Play Clash
Sergio Garcia and Charles Howell III battled rough drives and shaky approaches at La Costa Resort as Garcia edged Howell to reach the third round in the Accenture Match Play Championship. Other top seeds faltered including Woods Mickelson Duval while Ernie Els and Retief Goosen found early exits.
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Calif
Sergio Garcia
Charles Howell III
Garcia
Howell
la Costa Resort
Accenture
David Toms
Rocco Mediate
Toms
Mediate
Tiger Woods
Phil Mickelson
David Duval
Ernie Els
Tom Lehman
Retief Goosen
Jose Maria Olazabal
Davis Love III
Paul Azinger
Pal
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Chicago
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Sysion
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Illinois Centre
Sports Illustrated Magazine
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Birdie
Vijay Singh
Niclas Fasth
Singh
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